Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Software
Certification
Timeline
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Keely Severance

Registered Nurse
Pueblo West,CO

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 9 years of experience in the field of emergency medicine with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, charge nursing, and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Registered Nurse

Parkview Medical Center
Pueblo , CO
08.2012 - Current
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management

Phlebotomist

Parkview Medical Center
Pueblo West, CO
08.2008 - 08.2012
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients
  • Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies
  • Followed established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcome in patient care
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection
  • Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients
  • Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods
  • Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs
  • Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks 10+ times per day
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays
  • Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Colorado State University-Pueblo
Pueblo, CO
01.2010 - 05.2012

Skills

  • ACLS
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Accomplishments

  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
  • Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
  • Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
  • Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to [number of] patients in [type of] environment.
  • Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.

Software

  • Epic Super User
  • Meditech Documentation

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Parkview Medical Center
08.2012 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Colorado State University-Pueblo
01.2010 - 05.2012

Phlebotomist

Parkview Medical Center
08.2008 - 08.2012
Keely SeveranceRegistered Nurse